New MAISRC research projects 5-8 moderated by Cori Mattke. Join us as we announce the newest MAISRC research projects coming down the pike! We have eight new projects that will be starting in 2021. The new project managers will be giving a preview of their upcoming work (four projects per session). Source
Category: Gardening
Learn how (and why) to compost in less than 5 minutes!
If you are on the fence if you should compost or not, this is the video for you. Time Stamps: 0:00 Introduction 0:25 Why Compost? 1:20 What do you need? 1:57 What to Compost? 2:47 How to Compost? We talk about, 1. Why should you Compost? 2. Things you need before you start composting: i.…
3 Ways to Control Erosion | Permaculture, Costa Rica
In this video we show 3 different ways to control #erosion. We have been implementing and improving these for many years at Rancho Delicioso: 1. Mulching 2. Vetiver in contour line 3. Infiltration ponds Detailed info on use of vetiver: https://www.ranchodelicioso.com/vetiver-grass-costa-rica-sacate-violeta #Permaculture and Yoga Programs INFO: bit.ly/y_pyp Check us out: WANT TO VISIT/LEARN? bit.ly/y_pyp INSTAGRAM:…
Learn how to start dry composting | In the Garden
Haver you ever wanted to start composting and didn’t know where to start? Alex Biston takes us in the garden to show you how. Source
Interreligious Responses to Laudato Si: How Laudato Si Resonates among Religious Traditions
For more on this event, visit: https://bit.ly/2HWmYbm For more on the Berkley Center, visit: https://berkleycenter.georgetown.edu October 29-30, 2020 | “The cry of the earth and of the poor cannot continue.” This is the urgent message that Pope Francis is reiterating on the fifth anniversary of his pivotal 2015 encyclical, Laudato Si: On Care for our…
Black gold in the Big Apple | Composting in Brooklyn, NY
The nation’s largest compost operation to run entirely on renewable resources (solar, wind, and volunteer labor) can be found at Brooklyn’s Red Hook Community Farm. Managed by the Brooklyn Botanical Garden, this project relies on more than 2,000 volunteers annually to help convert over 150 tons of organic matter from waste to nutrient-rich compost soil,…
Bokashi Instead of Hot Compost
I prefer Bokashi fermentation over hot composting of kitchen waste for a number of reasons, which I’ll outline here. I’ll also show you how the system works, and how to build your own DIY Bokashi bucket system. If you want o know how to prepare your own bokashi bran, here’s my follow-up video: https://youtu.be/sUEVu32rcyQ If…
Great Gardening – Water Management
Will a wet winter and early spring leave your gardens too soggy? There are ways to prevent plant damage from excess moisture. Plus learn some efficient watering techniques for late summer in hotter, dryer times. Source
How To Make Compost bin and Compost at Home – Cheap #composting
In this How To Composting video, learn everything from building a DIY compost bin for your compost bin to making compost from food scraps. Make your own compost at home easily! 0:00 Introduction 0:31 Making Compost Bin 1:18 Composting steps 2:34 Composting Tips Learn what is composting and how to make compost in a compost…